Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quiz Questions | Quiz: Act 2, Scene 9

Quiz: Act 2, Scene 9

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who is the moderator of the debate between Lincoln and Douglas?
a) Elizabeth Edwards.
b) Whoopi Goldberg.
c) Ninian Edwards.
d) Bowling Green.

2. How does Lincoln describe Douglas' verbal skills?
a) He slings arrows like Zeus.
b) He uses smoke and mirrors.
c) He juggles bullets.
d) He keeps 10 daggers flashing in the air.

3. What are the railroad workers in Illinois doing, according to Douglas, to protest their low wages?
a) They are marching, singing "I've been working on the railroad."
b) Nothing--they can't afford to offend their employers.
c) They are striking, refusing to work.
d) Looking for jobs in other industries.

4. What institution does Douglas use...
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